HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) - Stephen Marc Stone, the man accused of killing his wife and son in their Huntsville home, is asking whether the death penalty will be an option in his prosecution.

Stone's attorneys filed a motion in Madison County Circuit Court Tuesday asking to be told whether the death penalty will be pursued, stating they need to know in preparation for their case.

Attorneys also filed another motion asking for bond to be set in the case. The judge granted the motion.

Stone is charged with two counts of capital murder for the deaths of his wife, Krista, and 7-year-old son Zachery at their home on Chicamauga Trail Feb. 24. Authorities said Krista Stone was strangled, and Zachery was strangled and drowned.

You might have heard that if a soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, wears it or eats it, the Army Materiel Command provides it, but AMC is a major command with many subordinate commands underneath their large umbrella making things move. So who actually purchases all that “stuff?” That would be the Army Contracting Command.

Redstone Arsenal remains closed Thursday due to the large amount of snow on the roadways. Despite the closure essential personnel are still required to report to work. If you are unsure or have any questions you are asked to contact your supervisor.